The contests were open to Indiantown residents who turned in applications in advance.

Donna Carman, executive director of Indiantown Non-Profit Housing, Inc. and the event sponsor, explained that while the pageant was revived so that Indiantown could be represented in area parades and events, it had an even bigger impact.

"All the participants are standing a little taller today," said Carman. "The support the kids received at the pageant helped them build self-esteem. It was wonderful to watch," she added.

Despite the week-long rainy weather, the next day's summer fun water event went on as planned. Post Family Park turned into a water park with water slides, games, food, drinks

and more from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 8th – only needing to break once for thirty minutes due to a thunderstorm threat.

Two local charities raised money by selling food at the Saturday event; the Indiantown VFW for their rebuilding fund and the Apostolic Church for their summer youth camp.

The two-day event was sponsored by Indiantown Non-Profit Housing; the organization's mission includes promoting the social welfare of the communities it serves.